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15 minute break vs 15-minute break

Both "15 minute break" and "15-minute break" are correct, but the hyphenated version "15-minute break" is more commonly used in English. The hyphen helps clarify that "15" and "minute" are acting together as a compound adjective to describe the break.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 10424 views

15 minute break

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase describes a break that lasts for 15 minutes. It is grammatically correct, but the hyphenated version is more commonly used.
  • Want to take a 15 minute break with me?
  • Now we're near our first 15 minutes break.
  • And then you have a potential 15-minute break.
  • They have the freedom to consult him with the camera off, and I want 15-minute breaks every hour.
  • Let's take a 15-minute break, everyone.
  • The final round... will restart after a 15 minutes break.
  • Law requires that I take a one-hour lunch plus two 15 minute breaks every day.
  • A 15-minute break is good for concentration, and I would ask the Bureau to make provision for one in future.
  • It is currently possible to drive for up to 8 hours and 59 minutes with only a 15-minute break.
  • Can we take a 15-minute break or like an hour?
  • George lets you take a 15 minute bathroom break.
  • Such exceptions may be granted only in cases where breaks in driving of over 30 minutes could hamper the flow of urban traffic and where it is not possible for drivers to take a 15-minute break within four-and-a-half hours of driving prior to a 30-minute break.
  • You know, sometimes there's a 10-, 15-minute break out there when you're waiting for a wave to come in. They usually talk about the 17th century.
  • You know, sometimes there's a 10-, 15-minute break out there when you're waiting for a wave to come in.
  • They kicked the door, I had about 15 minutes to break a suspected terrorist before the insurgents showed up.
  • You know, I don't actually turn 18 until 10:47... so we got another 15 minutes to break the law.
  • I took my lunch break 15 minutes ago.
  • Montgomery always takes a coffee break 15 minutes after the hour.
  • There were 15 minutes for someone to break in.
  • Montgomery always takes a coffee break 15 minutes after the hour.

Alternatives:

  • short break
  • brief break
  • quick break
  • 15-minute break
  • quarter-hour break

15-minute break

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also describes a break that lasts for 15 minutes. The hyphen helps clarify that "15" and "minute" are acting together as a compound adjective to describe the break.
  • You know, sometimes there's a 10-, 15-minute break out there when you're waiting for a wave to come in. They usually talk about the 17th century.
  • You know, sometimes there's a 10-, 15-minute break out there when you're waiting for a wave to come in.
  • And then you have a potential 15-minute break.
  • Let's take a 15-minute break, everyone.
  • It is currently possible to drive for up to 8 hours and 59 minutes with only a 15-minute break.
  • Can we take a 15-minute break or like an hour?
  • We'll take a 15-minute break.
  • Just on my 15-minute break.
  • Such exceptions may be granted only in cases where breaks in driving of over 30 minutes could hamper the flow of urban traffic and where it is not possible for drivers to take a 15-minute break within four-and-a-half hours of driving prior to a 30-minute break.
  • A 15-minute break is good for concentration, and I would ask the Bureau to make provision for one in future.
  • Now we're near our first 15 minutes break.
  • They have the freedom to consult him with the camera off, and I want 15-minute breaks every hour.
  • The final round... will restart after a 15 minutes break.
  • Law requires that I take a one-hour lunch plus two 15 minute breaks every day.
  • Want to take a 15 minute break with me?
  • George lets you take a 15 minute bathroom break.
  • They kicked the door, I had about 15 minutes to break a suspected terrorist before the insurgents showed up.
  • You know, I don't actually turn 18 until 10:47... so we got another 15 minutes to break the law.
  • I took my lunch break 15 minutes ago.
  • Montgomery always takes a coffee break 15 minutes after the hour.

Alternatives:

  • short break
  • brief break
  • quick break
  • 15 minute break
  • quarter-hour break

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